FRI, FEBRUARY 15 2019-theG&BJournal- Nigeria’s Former President and Chairman of the Goodluck Jonathan Foundation (GJF), Dr. Goodluck Jonathan has congratulated Governor Henry Seriake Dickson and the people of Bayelsa State over the completion of the Bayelsa International Airport and the event of the maiden flight to the airport.
In a congratulatory letter to the Governor, Dr. Jonathan stated that the it was a thing of joy that the project which was conceived by late Diepreye Almesesigha’s administration came to fruition under Mr. Dickson’s tenure. He noted that the project signified the fulfillment of the collective dream of the People of Bayelsa State in this regard, adding that it would enhance the socio-economic prospects of the State and the Niger Delta.
A statement issued by Mr. Ikechukwu Eze, the former President’s spokesman quoted Dr. Jonathan to have said: “Your commitment towards transforming our State through key infrastructural development, such as this, is commendable.”
He further commended Governor Dickson on the landmark project and prayed for God’s guidance for the Governor and his team as he implements his administration’s vision and plans for Bayelsa State.
Meanwhile, the Delta State Governor, Senator Ifeanyi Okowa today also sent a congratulatory message to his Bayelsa state counterpart, Henry Seriake Dickson on the successful arrival of the maiden flight to the Bayelsa International Airport Amassoma on Thursday.
Okowa in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr. Charles Aniagwu said that the succesful arrival of Air Peace 5N-BUV at the newly-built Bayelsa International airport in Amassoma, Southern Ijaw local government area marked the beginning of a new dawn in the state.
According to the Governor, “the successful completion of the Bayelsa International Airport and subsequent commencement of flights into the Airport marks a turning point in economy of Bayelsans as they would no longer travel long distances to access air transport.
“Yesterday’s event is also a testimony of the dogged determination of PDP Governors to provide monumental and life changing infrastructure for the people of their respective states.
“On behalf of my family, the government and people of Delta State i congratulate my brother Governor Hon. Seriake Dickson and the good people of Bayelsa State on the succesful completion of the Bayelsa International Airport.
“While we look forward to the official inauguration of the airport, we have no doubt that the airport will contribute significantly to the economy of Bayelsans as it will also make access to air transport services closer to Bayelsans.
“The socioeconomic implication of the commencement of commercial flights in and out of Bayelsa airport is the creation of more jobs, more revenue generated as well as increased turnover for hoteliers, airport taxi operators and other ancillary businesses at the airport, it’s indeed a new dawn for Bayelsans,” he said.
Okowa said he was particularly happy Governor Dickson achieved the feat on the 7th anniversary of his restoration administration in Bayelsa State, adding that the people did not make any mistake in returning him to office when they massively voted for his second term.
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